Elko Correspondence – July 20016
Elko
July Campouts
I'm paraphrasing a line from one of the poets who recited earlier this year at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Doris Daley, from her work titled "Million Star Resort." The gist...
Las Vegas Correspondence – April 2018
Vegas has a little bit of everything going on in April!
Did you miss the curling event in Las Vegas at the end of March? You are in luck! It’s not over! The World Curling...
Elko Correspondence – October 2017
Roll Out the Barrel
The Elko Downtown Business Association’s popular Beer Walk is coming back to Elko on Saturday October 14, 2017. It starts at 4:00pm and goes until 7:00pm. Take a stroll and discover...
Elko Correspondence – August 2019
Elko is full of fun activities during August and here are a handful worth checking out:
Movies in the Park
The Northeastern Nevada Museum is showing two classic movies this August behind the museum. Here Comes...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – December 2019
It was a great Indian Summer that settled into Northern Nevada throughout October and November, temperatures at the lake were pleasant and sights beautiful. Then, just as the Thanksgiving holiday week arrived, the cold...
Virginia City Correspondence – September 2016
The Virginia City Hillclimb
As August drew to a close, the Ferrari Club's Virginia City Hillclimb brought some spectacular automobiles to the Comstock for the annual ritual to see how quickly the cars could make...
Carson Valley Correspondence – November 2018
Minden-Tahoe Airport Aviation Roundup 2018
My husband and I were given two V.I.P. passes to “Aviation Roundup,” thanks to Carson Valley Visitors Authority. While I have attended several “air shows” over the years, I have...
Elko Correspondence – October 2019
Fall is definitely here in Elko, and that means plenty of great events in October.
The Murals Are Done
The last week in September saw the mural artists descend on Elko for the Elko Mural Project....
Lincoln County Correspondence – February 2016
Lincoln County
New Ash Springs Proposal
The popular Ash Springs Hot Springs picnic area, about seven miles north of Alamo on U.S. 93, was closed by the BLM in 2014 because they determined the swimming area...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – October 2017
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What to expect when planning a trip to Lake Tahoe in the fall? It’s a tough question, because there’s so much going on with music, festivals and weather. The weather in September had it...
Baker Correspondence – February 2017
Lehman Caves Lint and Restoration Camp
It’s winter, which means visitation is low, despite a record-breaking 130,000 visitors to Great Basin National Park last year. That makes it an ideal time for the annual Lehman...
Carson Valley Correspondence – August 2016
Carson Valley
Hike of the Month: Marlette Lake
With summer temps peaking, Carson Valley folk are heading for the hills -- the Sierra, that is! One of our favorite destinations is Marlette Lake, a 9.5 mile round trip hike...
Nevada Correspondence – August 2017
In this edition:
Baker, Boulder City, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Mineral County, Reno, South Lake Tahoe
Baker
Life Returns to the Strawberry Fire Area
It’s been a year since the Strawberry Fire, which burned over 4,000 acres...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – April 2019
We are jumping into spring around here, and Tahoe South has brought us Spring Loaded: Sun, Snow and Good Times.
The event started on March 14 and ends April 7, a highlight of all the...
Las Vegas Correspondence – April 2019
To motor or not to motor? That is the question!
Have you ever been to a polo match? They can be awesome if it is your first attendance. I experienced my first when I lived...
Carson Valley Correspondence – May 2016
Carson Valley
With the warming weather, Carson Valley's activity calendar is really ramping up!
There are two iconic event series kicking off this month. Concerts in the Park debuts with "Paperback Writer" (the Beatles Experience) on May 27th, Friday,...
Las Vegas Correspondence – May 2019
Eat or drink? Eating or drinking? Drinking and eating? Eating and drinking!
Las Vegas is going over the top in May with food and drink festivals: the Springs Preserve Brews & Blues Festival, Vegas Uncork’d,...
Laughlin Correspondence – June 2018
Aquarius Holds Colorado River Chef's Food Fest
The Colorado River Chef’s Food Fest will be held in the Pavilion Ballroom at the Aquarius on Thursday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. The annual friendly evening competition...
Laughlin Correspondence – December 2018
LeAnn Rimes Will Visit the Edgewater
International multi-platinum selling singer LeAnn Rimes will headline the Edgewater’s E Center on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. Globally the multi-award winner has sold more than 44 million...
Pahrump Correspondence – November 2018
Geology Saved Spring Mountains From Mining
Some of the more well known mines in Pahrump, like the Johnnie, the Labbie and the Congress, are pretty much close together. In fact, most of the largest mines...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – July 2016
South Lake Tahoe
Entertainment is the word at South Lake Tahoe in the month of July. There’s going to be so much fun going on it will make your head spin and your feet tap. ...
Baker Correspondence – February 2019
Sheepherders' Gathering a Success
Foks traveled from as far as 700 miles to make it to the 16th annual Sheepherders' Gathering at the Border Inn. Friday night offered up fun stories about sheepherding (mis)adventures, music,...
Virginia City Correspondence – November 2015
Virginia City
"A Day Out With Thomas" Thrills Kids in Virginia City
The antique Virginia & Truckee Railroad in Virginia City hosted the famous railway locomotive and television star, Thomas the Tank Engine, loved by millions...
Pahrump Correspondence – May 2018
Pahrump Has the Need for Speed
Not all towns can say they have a speedway. The Pahrump Valley Speedway is a hidden gem, especially if you enjoy watching action packed motorsports. I say "hidden" because...
Laughlin Correspondence – October 2017
Deana Carter Graces the Stage at the Riverside
Music country staple Deana Carter will appear at the Riverside in Don’s Celebrity Theater Thursday, Saturday, Oct.19-21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30.
The natural beauty caught the...
Mineral County Correspondence – May 2017
Hawthorne's Restored 1942 USO Building
Historic buildings don’t always make the restoration list, but the USO Building in Hawthorne is one of only two left standing in the United States. With the original structure restored...
Carson Valley Correspondence – July 2019
Tuesday Evenings in Minden can typically be pretty quiet during the year; however, as summer rolls into action Tuesdays come alive in Downtown Minden with our local farmers market, plenty of foodie options and...
Las Vegas Correspondence – June 2018
Slow down the pace this month to find your inner vibe and stretch your mind, body, soul, and sole. This is not a misprint!
Yoga has been circling around Las Vegas hot and heavy for...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – May 2016
South Lake Tahoe
Springtime at Lake Tahoe
Get out the shorts and t-shirts, but don’t put your parkas away just yet. It’s day-by-day weather up here at the Lake. One day it can be 70 degrees...
Las Vegas Correspondence – September 2019
Blues, bodies or backyards: which one appeals to you?
It’s the beginning of autumn and cooler weather. Although Las Vegas never cools down, between the weather and the excitement highs, the festivals and concerts start...
Ely Correspondence – February 2017
Ely's Nevada Northern Railway Photo Shoot
The whistle from the steam engine echoes across the valley as the white, puffy cloud of steam rises in the early morning chill. Snow covers the ground and the...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – November 2018
It has been a glorious autumn here at South Lake Tahoe. Everywhere you look are pockets of turning Aspen and Willow trees just popping with bright yellow leaves, which are contrasted perfectly with the...
Mineral County Correspondence – April 2017
An Amazing Patriotic Experience
There is no denying that the feeling of patriotism is alive and well in Mineral County. Hearts fill with pride upon seeing and hearing the U.S. military jets present their formal...
Lincoln County Correspondence – December 2019
The Historic Mountain View Hotel in Pioche
Once as elegant a hotel as graced anyplace in the Western states between San Francisco and Denver, the Mountain View Hotel in Pioche has fallen into such a...
Baker Correspondence – February 2018
Winter Wildlife
At first glance, it might seem like all the animals have disappeared in February. But it doesn’t take long before you can start finding wildlife, although it might take a little extra effort.
One...
South Lake Tahoe Correspondence – September 2016
Lake Tahoe Is Lovely in September
Well, that’s a wrap on summer at Lake Tahoe. Wait, no it isn’t: September is the hidden gem month of the season. The weather remains beautiful, temperatures are very...
Reno Correspondence – July 2017
Reno: The Best Place to Live (and Play)
When Erik and I were striving to create a home for ourselves, first separately and then together, we faced a couple of challenges.
First, we are both desert...
Nevada Correspondence – June 2017
In this edition:
Baker, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Lincoln County, Mineral County, South Lake Tahoe
Baker
Baker is busy in June! Fortunately, all the local businesses are up and running. One of the new offerings is the...
Elko Correspondence – May 2019
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Club Mexicano de Noreste de Nevada invites everyone to come celebrate the 19th annual Cinco de Mayo event on Saturday May 4, 2019. The festivities begin with the annual parade in...
Tuscarora – Correspondence – July 2015
Tuscarora
Summer hours for Society Hall, the Tuscarora community center, are Saturday and Sunday 11:00-2:00. (Maintained by the Friends of Tuscarora and Independence Valley) The Tuscarora Ladies Club and various other cookie-makers (out-of-work buckaroos, ex-line...
